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| 29th November 2009 Famously | - From: My Birthday in the Pakistan Karakoram Mountains I love the pictures! I'm Canadian too, and recently (about 3 months ago) left Canada to see the world. I hope one day I can travel as extensively as you have! |
| 29th November 2009 CatBrook | - From: The Real Iran An amazing travel experience and a thoughtful and thought-provoking blog. Fantastic! |
| 29th November 2009 AnnaAdventuring | - From: My Birthday in the Pakistan Karakoram Mountains Another fascinating blog. You make me want to explore some of the less visited places of the world.... not sure I'd be up for eating the ibex though. :S Beautiful photographs of the mountains too. |
| 29th November 2009 CatBrook | stunning photos! - From: My Birthday in the Pakistan Karakoram Mountains I was drawn to your blog by your stunning photography; I particularly love the detail, colour and composition of the landscapes. You have imaginative, intriguing writing too. I will be reading more! |
| 29th November 2009 lurpak34 | This is really good! - From: My Birthday in the Pakistan Karakoram Mountains Great pictures, great writing. I've recommended you! |
| 28th November 2009 Slovenian girl | LOVE IT! - From: My Birthday in the Pakistan Karakoram Mountains Beautiful pics, interesting writing... HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!! wish u all the best! un beso, jana |
| 28th November 2009 Tiziana Stupia | Awesome! - From: My Birthday in the Pakistan Karakoram Mountains Hey Nick -- thank you so much for those photos! They brought back such wonderful memories of Pakistan and I can't wait to go back again. All the best for your journey in India! :-) |
| 23rd November 2009 amy yonzon | great job! - From: i came across with your beautiful pictures and wonderful information about the topics that you are very much interested in. i am a teacher of social studies. i would appreciate very much if you could send me more pics of the ancient civilizations particulary in the middle east. more power! |
| 17th November 2009 NomadAdrift | - From: The Real Iran your words and photos are mesmerizing and so telling. i have heard from two other travelers i met in nepal who were biking across asia and they spoke of iran as the most beautiful place and most hospitable they have ever experienced in the world. your account greatly reinforces theirs. continue to travel well my brother. |
| 17th November 2009 Tiziana Stupia | Wonderful! - From: The Real Iran Thank you for another wonderful blog about Iran. I've been planning a trip there for a while now and your evocative writing fuels my anticipation of travelling to this wonderful country. I have made very similar experiences in Pakistan - a country everybody advised me to stay away from - where the hospitality and kindness of the people is overwhelming. |
| 17th November 2009 TinNiE | - From: The Real Iran nicely written :) ... and beautiful photos |
| 17th November 2009 liliram | Thanks, Nick - From: Whale sharks, volcanoes, and lots of roosters: Our holiday in the Philippines i have been enjoying reading some of your blogs before i came to this one. glad to know you enjoyed your stay in my country. Filipinos are known to be cheerful to the point of giggly, friendly to the point of chatty and nosy, and hospitable especially to people like you who keep an open mind about new cultures. We are definitely not first world, and the relatively cheaper stuff and accommodations you find here are trade-offs to the many touts, not so clean places, and hot climate one experiences here. Many complain about the nuances, yet partake of the bargains available here. I go to first world countries, enjoy the improved, even safer conditions there, but I do not complain of the higher cost of living there. Trade offs, always! But not too many are as open-minded as you are. Thanks for this blog. Warms my heart. [:)] |
| 17th November 2009 liliram | What an insight into Iran! - From: The Real Iran i know nothing from Adam about Iran, yet I do have a Lonely Planet book on the country which I never bothered to read. Perhaps because i think i will never get the chance to visit this country. Your blog is most interesting. The culture of hospitality is pleasant news to me. Your insight, most helpful, in planning a trip to that side of the world. As always, very well done blog. and btw, that lady friend in Esfahan looks very very lovely. |
| 16th November 2009 Korinn | joy - From: The Real Iran Your blog brings me so much joy, this one actually brought tears to my eyes...you are truly talented on many levels my friend. |
| 16th November 2009 Brian Reynolds | Thanks - From: The Real Iran Nick, Read through your last article. Excellent. You inspired me to travel around the world also. I will mostly travel as a link between my undergraduate and graduate studies. It would be nice to figure out a route and hear some suggestions from you. As a Chinese major, I am interested in traveling and learning more about Chinese culture outside of China. As you know there are Chinatowns in almost every country. I have not planned a route yet but am anticipating on visiting 30 or so countries. All the best, Brian |
| 16th November 2009 AnnaAdventuring | - From: The Real Iran Another fascinating blog! I loved hearing all about the wedding. It's a shame you were not able to see the bride's side of the wedding at all, it would be interesting to hear what either side of the wedding was like. Lovely portrait photography as always too. |
| 16th November 2009 張介平 | hi ^^ - From: My life in Taiwan I am Taiwanese-Australian and i lived in Taiwan Im glad that u enjoy Taiwan My parents also ran a school and there a lot of students and i get many friends too. That pickle is funny but im not sure if it is, mabe a 冬瓜 lol |
| 13th November 2009 Nomadic Dreams | Articulate, diplomatic, -- wonderful blog entry - From: Fundamentalist Iran Nick, wow, this is a beautifully written, articulate, diplomatic blog entry. Really, you did a superb job on capturing and expressing your thoughts on Iran. Kudos. |
| 12th November 2009 liliram | Your family rocks........ - From: The Kembel Family rocks Taiwan, the Philippines My family manages at least an annual holiday and viewing your photos remind me so much of how much fun it is to spend time with family. The adventure and excitement generated by traveling to a place for the first time add to the fun. Great photos, nick, and great family you have. And oh yes, great blog! |
| 12th November 2009 liliram | Well done.... - From: My 17 Most Emotional Travel Experiences You, young man, certainly have a future in writing!!! My fingers and toes are crossed we will continue to hear from you. Would feel deprived if your emotional travel experiences end with just 17. Work on the next sequel please. Btw, I like the way you posted the last photo and a simple heading without any text. Speaks volumes! |
| 12th November 2009 dragonlady | Changes are taking place - From: Fundamentalist Iran It is good to hear that changes are taking place in Iran to allow a little more freedom for the women. I found some of your comments interesting, too. Personally, I have no problem with the hijab and have many students in my English classes (I am an English language teacher for adults in Australia) who wear them. They turn them into a real fashion item, wearing beautiful fabrics and changing them every day, often to match their outfits. Unlike the women you mentioned who barely cover their heads, they do cover their hair completely, however, if they wear one (not all do here, of course). I really don't like the chador, though, as I hate to see women peering through the "pillar box". I find it extremely demeaning to women and was very shocked last year when I was in London to see some areas where there were a lot of women wearing them. Also on holiday in Jordan, recently, I saw a few women who even had a black net across the little slit in the chador so you couldn't even see their eyes. As you say, our attitudes are often dictated by our upbringing but I find it hard to believe that many women would want to be so completely hidden away from view. |
| 12th November 2009 Mell | - From: Fundamentalist Iran 226 viewings already! :) Congratulations! If you have time, would you share your secret and maybe some tips and tricks. http://www.travelblog.org/Forum/Threads/21363-1.html |
| 10th November 2009 anonymous | Thanks for the insights into Iran. - From: Fundamentalist Iran Very interesting photographs. |
| 10th November 2009 Tiziana Stupia | Thank you - From: Fundamentalist Iran Thanks for this well-written, balanced report. I plan to visit Iran soon and it's been very interesting to read this. |
| 10th November 2009 Vinovat Sudarynya | Thanks. - From: Fundamentalist Iran A really bold and mature blog. I look forward to "The Real Iran".... |
| 10th November 2009 Julie | Wow - From: Fundamentalist Iran Thank you, Nick! A true pleasure to read! Can't wait for "The Real Iran." This post should be published. Everyone should read it. Your photographs and written voice put a lot into perspective in a peaceful and thought-provoking way. I'm always happy to receive your thoughtful updates! All the best (From Calgary AB!) Julie P. |
| 6th November 2009 EdVallance | - From: The New Iraq fascinating blog and very well-written thanks. It's somewhere high on my wish list and your descriptions and photos make it even more so! |
| 3rd November 2009 The Journey | great pıcs - From: Faces of Syria really nıce |
| 31st October 2009 RachelleD | - From: The New Iraq I have to say that I am extremely jelouse, all inspired and an avid fan! Thanks for sharing such wonderful stories! RachelleD |
| 30th October 2009 john f | wow - From: The New Iraq Great blog mate. It sounds amazing. I have a very keen interest in travelling in the Middle East soon and this entry is only further fuel to that fire :) Thanks for the window into that world! |
| 29th October 2009 Mell | - From: Extraterrestrial Landscapes in Turkey Congratulations on your first Front Page blog, on TravelBlog. :) |
| 29th October 2009 Jo Trouble | Great entry - From: Extraterrestrial Landscapes in Turkey More amazing photos! Thanks :-) |
| 28th October 2009 Mell | - From: My 17 Most Emotional Travel Experiences Check this out. http://www.travelblog.org/Forum/Threads/21106-1.html |
| 27th October 2009 Mell | - From: The New Iraq Hello Nick :) The following thread has been made in honour of you. http://www.travelblog.org/Topics/21092-1.html Mel |
| 26th October 2009 Saba | new view - From: The New Iraq although i am living a country next to Iraq,i haven't seen this country like this before. you gave me a new view to the world.the eyes of children are innocent and lovely, the face of the war is ugly but people are living and life goes on in a country like Iraq. thank you. %0 |
| 26th October 2009 Vinovat Sudarynya | Thanks again. - From: The New Iraq Nick, I finished reading your Middle East blogs about an hour ago, and I still have envy and awe running through my veins. Envy because of the variety of your experiences there, and awe at the clarity and class that you write about them with. Your photography is breathtaking too: TravelBlog is full of careless photos of cute street kids but your pictures tells stories. Enjoy the rest of your travels and please keep writing! J. |
| 26th October 2009 Vinovat Sudarynya | Thanks. - From: Faces of Syria A thoughtful and superbly-written blog. I look forward to reading your other blogs from the Middle East. |
| 26th October 2009 AnnaAdventuring | - From: The New Iraq A fascinating blog, and some beautiful portraits. :) |
| 26th October 2009 Brian Reynolds | Excellent - From: The New Iraq Nick, Are you going to turn your adventure into a book? This is amazing! |
| 24th October 2009 Ivo | Faces Of Syria - From: Faces of Syria Hi Nick! What an amazing blog. This is what i've been searching for. Your article just shows what I had felt, but never known as truth for media is so influential. We all are human beings. We all have a soul and a dream in our hearts. Preconceptions just narrow our own world. Thank You for sharing your experience and the great photos of people's eyes and emotions! |
| 11th October 2009 Brian Reynolds | Excellent - From: ...and Places of Syria Keep posting Nick! This is an excellent article. It would be nice to see more photographs that you have taken also. -BR |
| 11th October 2009 Neil Haggard | Amazing - From: ...and Places of Syria As usual, you amaze me. I am always inspired by your wonderful travels, great photos and good journalism. You write very well, I hope someday you will take on an LP project. I am off to Beijing soon and will lead a trek with 7 clients in Nepal in March. Perhaps you will join me in Nepal some day? I hope you have continued great travels and thanks for sending your super great blog. Neil Haggard, Edmonton |
| 22nd September 2009 Alan | Greece - From: The Most Beautiful Island in the World I really enjoyed my time in Greece as well. The people were interesting and passionate in general. The mythology adds such an interesting twist to the history. I intend to go back and explore, and your pics and stories are a great motivation! Alan |
| 6th September 2009 Jenna | teacher in banciao - From: My life in Taiwan Hey, I stumbled along your blog, and was wondering if you're still in Banciao. I'm from the US and an English teacher as well. The pictures of the market outside your apartment look familiar. We may live in the same neighborhood and not even know it! Jenna |
| 18th August 2009 Bill | Great fotos - From: All Roads Lead To... Gelato! Didn't read the script, short attention span, but loved the shots, great technique. Keep em comin. |
| 23rd July 2009 Ella | summer colors in Venice - From: Summer Colors in Venice Great pictures Nick....planning a trip to Croatia in September via Venice ....I want to stay for 3 nights in Venice and take the ferry to Porec but heaving a hard time finding a low rate hotel in Venice......Any suggestions would be helpful. Are you on Flicr? Best regards.......Ella Iceland |
| 7th July 2009 Lian | Nice Pictures - From: Qatar: Desert souqs meet the iphone Those are so nice pictures that I ever haven't seen. |
| 6th July 2009 Justin Laforce | Fab pics - From: Qatar: Desert souqs meet the iphone Hi Nick, as usual fab pics and I've enjoyed reading about your travels! All the best, Justin |
| 27th May 2009 RAYMOND LAFORCE | Wedding pictures / blog - From: Jen and Dean's wedding in the Dominican Republic Incredible pictures and a very well-written blog. |
| 6th May 2009 Tricia | Thank you! - From: The Kembel Family rocks Taiwan, the Philippines This is a very interesting travelogue. I am planning my first trip to Taiwan ( east coast ) and your information here is very useful. Thank you! |
